Just as MSNBC's prime time lineup is on a ratings roll, it was revealed that one of its top hosts could be leaving the network in three weeks due to contract disagreements.

Lawrence O'Donnell confirmed on Twitter Wednesday morning that he might be losing his 10pm slot to Brian Williams as his contract with the network has yet to be renewed.

He wrote: 'Contract expires June 4. I'll let you know where you can watch me June 5 if it's not MSNBC. I'm sorry this situation has become public.'

Lawrence O'Donnell (pictured with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow) confirmed on Twitter Wednesday morning that he might be leaving his 10pm slot, amid rumors that his contract with the networks has not been renewed

He wrote: 'Contract expires June 4. I'll let you know where you can watch me June 5 if it's not MSNBC. I'm sorry this situation has become public'

Word of O'Donnell's uncertain status first leaked over the weekend. When asked to respond, a spokesperson for the network said that 'negotiations are ongoing,' and that the goal is to renew his contract, reported CNN.

O'Donnell has been with the host of 'The Last Word' for about seven years, and MSNBC has good reason to keep him there.

O'Donnell has been with the host of 'The Last Word' for about seven years, and MSNBC has good reason to keep him there given growth in ratings

The show is very highly rated, especially in recent weeks as it has surpassed its rivals. According to Nielsen figures, it is the cable network’s second-highest rated program, only falling behind 'The Rachel Maddow Show.'

However, Andy Lack, the chairman of NBC news, is reportedly not a fan of O'Donnell's program.

Some believe that he doesn't approve of 'The Last Word's' liberal rhetoric, but others say it's because O'Donnell originally rejected lack's request to move his program from 10pm to 6pm, according to HuffPost.

O'Donnell doesn't want to change times, according to sources, because his contract specifically says that his show must air prime time.

Lack reportedly wants former NBC News anchor Brian Williams to take O'Donnell's spot at 10pm. Williams is currently host of 'The 11th Hour' at 11:00pm.

Earlier this week, executives for the news network said that negotiations were underway, but those close to O'Donnell said that they were not, leading some to believe that his representatives may be angling for a more lucrative deal or a chance to jump to another network.

Additionally, MSNBC's negotiators could be trying to change the terms of a contract or extract certain concessions, such as a lower annual salary.

Were O'Donnell's contract to dissolve it would come as welcome news to President Donald Trump, who has expressed his distaste in the news anchor and frequently lambastes the MSNBC network as 'fake news'.

In the past, Trump has even threatened to sue O'Donnell for false statements, but has never followed through.

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According to HuffPost, some people at the network worry that Lack may be making the decision to oust O'Donnell in order to appease Trump, which could lead to more White House access and more conservative viewers.

A senior NBC News executive refuted this claim, however, saying: 'Is he bringing in more voices from all over the political spectrum? Yes. But that’s to make better programming and more informed analysis. We don’t do things to appease people in power. We hold them accountable.'

Amid all of the rumors, Maddow (left) publicly backed O'Donnell (center) during her 9pm slot on Tuesday night, saying on air 'I consider us a team'

On Sunday, HuffPost first broke the news: 'Lawrence O'Donnell, host of MSNBC's "The Last Word," has just four weeks left in his contract, and the cable network does not appear to be interested in renewing his deal.'

According to four of the paper's 'well-placed sources,' MSNBC hadn't contacted O'Donnell's people to negotiate a new deal.

Since the rumor leaked, O'Donnell has received numerous supportive messages from fans who are concerned he might be leaving the network.

Amid all of the rumors, Maddow publicly backed O'Donnell during her 9pm slot on Tuesday night, saying on air 'I consider us a team.'